Creamy Chicken Asparagus Skillet

Discover the Creamy Chicken Asparagus Skillet, a one-pan meal that offers tender chicken and vibrant asparagus in a luscious garlic cream sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts can use thighs for more flavor
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

For the Vegetables

1 pound asparagus substitute green beans for a different texture
3 cloves garlic, finely minced use garlic powder as a last resort
to taste fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or tarragon), chopped use dried herbs if fresh is unavailable

For the Sauce

1 cup heavy cream substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
1 tablespoon lemon zest leave out if lemony taste isn’t desired
2 tablespoons lemon juice substitute with white vinegar if necessary
2 tablespoons butter omit for a dairy-free version
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated optional, can substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative

For Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil can use vegetable oil as a substitute

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
In the same skillet, add butter and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add trimmed asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and add lemon zest and juice. Allow sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Return the sautéed chicken to the skillet, simmer for another 3-4 minutes to reheat and soak up flavors.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 45gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an even quicker dinner, chop vegetables and season chicken in advance. Avoid overcooking asparagus for optimal texture.

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